Presenting…
EPIC YOUTH
Operation Youth Prevention!
~ Healthy Living
~ Positive Mindset
~ Changing the World
~ Building Confidence
~ Empowering Others
~ Healthy Living ~ Positive Mindset ~ Changing the World ~ Building Confidence ~ Empowering Others
Welcome to the Prevention Team!
Life is hard, but we’ve got your back! We work hard to share evidence based tips and tricks that give you the confidence you need to thrive and live your life as authentically and fully as possible.
Empowerment? We got you.
Leadership? Covered.
Well-being? You’re in the Right Place.
Prevention Educators
Prevention Educators
Resiliency Coaches
Resiliency Coaches
We Believe in a world where all young people positively transition into successful adults
Resources
We are here to serve you! check out online resources, check in with us at your school, or join one of our Youth Campaigns!
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Youth Era
An awesome website dedicated to empowering youth and providing you with the support you need.
Students Against Destructive Decisions
This is a super cool organization run by students (like you!) that encourages teens to get involved and change their communities.
Foundation for a Drug-Free World
A comprehensive list of great links for adolescents and teens lives here:
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts-booklets.html
Above the Influence - Vaping
This is a very cool resource that promotes living authentically and not letting outside pressure get to you.
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com
Just Think Twice
The DEA has detailed information and media for adolescents as well as parents and educators.
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Schools
Boquet Valley MountainView Campus - Linda Boyea
Boquet Valley Lakeview Campus- Dawn Waters
Crown Point - Samuel Gangi
Crown Point /Newcomb - Angie MacAlpine
Lake Placid/Newcomb - Ben Frantz
Minerva CSD - Casey King
Moriah CSD - Julie Baker/ Linda Boyea
Newcomb - Ben Frantz
Schroon Lake - Angie MacAlpine
County-wide
Safe Harbour Ambassador - Colleen Brown
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Youth Summit
Looking for a place to grow your leadership skills? Check out our annual youth summit! Get a chance to share your voice, increase confidence, learn about wellbeing, make friends, and most importantly, have fun!
Want to know what your peers say they need to thrive? Here’s the results of the “World Cafe” activity from the 2023 Youth Summit!
E.P.i.C. Connections.
E.ssex P.eople i.mpacts C.ommunity.
Every Essex County Youth…
Every Essex County Parent…
Every Essex County School…
Every Essex County Business…
Make a donation.
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
We are trying to expand services to students and families, community members across the county. Thank you for helping.